Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Autorickshaw Ride


Your trip to India is not complete without a ride in an autorickshaw. We squeezed four of us into one of this one (Amar taking photo). I wouldn't recommend four people for rides longer than 30 minutes unless you like having another guy sitting on your lap and having you leg go numb. Just another of many unforgettable experiences...

House of Pearl


On the Evening of the 10th we were invited to the home of Mr. Deepak Seth's the Chairman of House of Pearl Fashions. It was an amazing night that started with music and entertainment and ended with a fabulous buffet dinner outside around a bonfire. Mingling with some of the employees and students of the fashion school in an informal setting was a great way to get a different perspective on doing business in India. Sometimes the powerpoint presentations all start to blur together, just a generic representation of the company. I have always found that after hours and a few drinks is when you can learn the most about the informal norms of doing business in whatever country your in.